FOURTH GENERATION AT TRIPLE C SCHOOL
When little Rozalyn Thompson-Ebanks
entered Pre-Kindergarten last year for the
first time, she did not know it, but she was
making history. Since 1941, four generations of the Thompson family have attended Triple C. Octogenarian Mary Merren
Thompson was one of the students making history on October 20, 1941 when a
new school, later named Triple C School,
was started partic- Rozalyn Thompson-Ebanks
ularly for her and
her cousins. Rozalyn, her greatgranddaughter made history as the first and
only fourth generation student to attend
Triple C School. Mrs. Thompson graduated in 1949 and when her family came along
later, both sons Kel and Gene attended
Triple C School for their entire eleMary Thompson ‘1949
mentary and secondary education.
Kel, Rozalyn’s grandfather graduated in
1975. The tradition continued as Candice
and Kimberly, Kel’s daughters both attended Triple C School and graduated in 2005
and 2007 respectively. Adding the fourth
generation was little Rozalyn ThompsonEbanks, daughter of Candice ThompsonEbanks, 2005 and William Ebanks.
Although this
is a historical
moment for Triple C School
and the Thompson family, it also Kel Thompson, 1975
speaks to the confidence that this
important island family has placed in
the strong academic and Christian
education that Triple C School provides. Others will join the ranks of
Candice ThompsonEbanks,2005

fourth generation Triple C
students, but the Thompson family will always be
first and will likely go on to
claim the first 5th generation spot and for succeeding generations.
Four generations of Thompsons

Vol. 78 2011-2012
VALEDICTORIANS OF 72, 82, 92, 2002

Although Triple C School’s first graduating class was in
1947, there were no graduates in the years 1952 and
1962. We feature below a small snippet about our valedictorians forty, thirty, twenty, and ten years ago.
1972 — Iris Lawrence Baker, lives in Winter Haven,
Florida. She is a Senior Accountant with Summit Consulting, Inc. Iris is married to Dr. John
Baker, They have two grown children, Matthew and Laura and two
grandchildren. Iris’ memories: “I was
blessed to be able to attend Triple C,
and am deeply grateful for the sacrifices my parents made that allowed
me to obtain a good education. It was
an environment that allowed me to
grow both academically and spiritually. I have many wonderful memories of friends and teachers, and
the lessons learned have served
me well in my adult life.”
1982 — Margaret Ann Neely Swift
lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
She is a piano teacher and homemaker and is married to Dr. Ed
Swift . She has two grown sons,
Brian and Kevin. Margaret Ann’s
memories: “My days at Triple C were the most formative
years of my life. “Creative Christian Character” helped
shape my adult life. I treasure those years and often
look back at my yearbooks. Half of my heart still resides
on Grand Cayman and with Triple C!”
1992 — Jodie Smith Kelley, lives in
Cayman. Jodie is married to Dan Kelley
and has two children, Connor and Emma. Jodie is a registered nurse and is
presently the Education/Program Coordinator for The Heart Health Centre.
Jodie’s memories: “I attended Triple C
from Kindergarten through 12 grade. I'm
thankful to have been a part of the Triple C community and for the educational
and spiritual foundation I received during my most formative years. The lessons learned and
relationships formed during my Triple C days are always
with me and still exist today."
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VALEDICTORIANS OF 72, 82, 92, 2002
The spotlight for the valedictorian was shared between two
girls:
2002 Tracee Henriquez has a BS in
Health Care Administration. She returned
to Cayman in 2009 and works with Fidelity
Insurance. She has a one year old son
named Tristan. Tracee’s comments: “I
have such wonderful memories of my time
spent at Triple C School. Triple C has
played an integral role in moulding me
into the person I am today. Many of the
friends I made as a child in school are still my closest friends
today. The values that I hold dear to me today, and hope to
pass onto my child one day, are values I learned while at Triple C School. I appreciate that the teachers truly cared about
each individual child and took special time and effort to ensure
we were not only learning, but that we understood the importance of what Triple C really stood for – Creative Christian
Character.”
2002 Kimberly Renee Martin, went on
to pursue her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of
Tampa. She returned to the Cayman Islands with a different direction in mind for
her career and decided to become an
accountant. She is presently pursuing
her Certified Public Accountant designation. Kimberly has a 5 year old daughter named Aiyana. “My

fondest memories of Triple C include learning about Creative
Christian Character, beginning a relationship with God, and
building friendships with genuine and kind individuals. At Triple C, I formed invaluable life-long bonds with teachers and
classmates that I still cherish today. I learned a great deal of
knowledge that has helped me to succeed today and I consider my years at Triple C irreplaceable.”

The Principal’s Column
Parents, guardians, alumni, and friends of
Triple C School
It is with great joy that I write this letter to
express my appreciation to all the stakeholders of Triple C School who have made
my principalship here a very pleasant one.
I do not recall a time in which I have called
on any of you to collaborate with us in this
partnership to educate our children that you have refused to
do so, whether it has been as a parent or in support of your
alma mater. For this, I am so humbled and I thank God daily
for all of you.
Triple C School was seventy-one years old on October 20th.
On Friday, October 19th, we thanked God for our founders, Dr.
Leslie and Nina Ratzlaff, the administrators, faculty, and staff
who have left an indelible print in the hearts of students
throughout the years at Triple C School. We also sang Happy
Birthday and enjoyed chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla cupcakes.
It is only what we do for Christ that will last. Four of my favorite words in the Bible are, ‘It came to pass’. We encounter
many vicissitudes in life i.e. heartaches, sicknesses, diseases,
financial hardships or a season of drought, and the devastation of death of our loved ones but these things should make
us better not bitter.
As a child, I recall so many spirituals but the words to one of
them was so consoling, ‘I’m so glad that trouble don’t last always’. Psalm 30:5 (b) states, ‘Weeping may endure for a
night, but Joy comes in the morning’. Working together we
are making an impact on our nation and the world.
This newsletter contains ‘fruit’ from our forerunners’ years of
labor that aligns with our vision “Triple C School students will
acquire knowledge, wisdom, and a Biblical world-view as evidenced by a commitment to Jesus Christ with a lifestyle of
creativity, character, leadership, service, stewardship and
worship.” Let’s continue to bloom where we are planted.
Grand Cayman is fertile ground.

Triple C School partners with families to provide an
internationally competitive education in a Christ centered environment and seeks to lead students to fulfill
their God-given purposes.

Triple C School students will acquire knowledge,
wisdom, and a Biblical world-view as evidenced by a
commitment to Jesus Christ with a lifestyle of creativity, character, leadership, service, stewardship and
worship.

A Glimpse of 2011-2012

Kayci Rose, the inspiration for
the Cayman Thanksgiving,
with Mrs. Sharon Bramwell,
the Cayman Thanksgiving
spokesperson

Art at Governors 2012 - Triple C
Art students won the Governor’s
Middle & High School Cup for the
second time.

Triple C first steel pan band (Steel Breeze)
at their first competition

Triple C Students, Peter Chamalian,
Lorena Morejon, and Cody Bush were
the 3 top Secondary student winners for
the Cayman Free Press - Journalist for
a Day Competition.

DEATHS
Triple C School mourns the passing of
DWAYNE CAYASSO, 2004
In a fatal car accident on December 29, 2011.
&
THEDA CONOLLY WHITTAKER, 1994
on June 17, 2012
after a gallant fight with breast cancer

MARRIAGES
CARLA PALMER, 1999
and
XAVIER COMMENT, 1998
were married on December 4, 2011
SARAH KRAMER, 2002
married Lucas Robbins, from Canada,
on May 27, 2012

Mrs. Jennifer Allen,
Vice-Principal
(Elementary/
Academics), is from
Cayman and is a 1996
graduate of Triple C
School. She has
worked at Triple C
School for 4 years.

Mr. Bob Lankford,
Vice-Principal
(Secondary/Social
& Personal Development), is from
the U.S. and has
worked at Triple C
School for 9 1/2
years.

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Mr. Addae Andrews, Social Studies & Boys P.E. Teacher, is originally from Trinidad & Tobago and has taught at Triple C
School for 2 years.
Mrs. Elizabeth Appleby, Elementary Music & Secondary Choir Teacher, is from the U.S. and has taught at Triple C School
for 15 years.
Mr. Steve Appleby, Band Teacher, is from the U.S. and has taught at Triple C School for 15 years.
Mr. Rexton Armstrong, Canteen Manager, is from Jamaica and has worked at Triple C School for 11 years.
Mr. Linton Bartley, Gardener/Maintenance, is from Jamaica and has worked at Triple C School for 3 years.
Mr. Charles Bender, Social Studies, is from the US and has taught at Triple C School for 2 years.
Mrs. Judy Blair-Jackson, Business Teacher, is from Jamaica and has taught at Triple C School for 5 years.
Mrs. Vanessa Cameron, Pre-School Teacher, is from Jamaica and has taught at Triple C School for 3 years.
Mrs. Sharmaine Campbell, 5th Grade Teacher, is from Jamaica and has taught at Triple C School for 3 years.
Mrs. Simone Chamberlain, Accounts Clerk, is from Jamaica and this will be her first year at Triple C School.
Mrs. Antoinette Cowan, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, is from Jamaica and has taught at Triple C School for 3 years.
Mr. Rob Crysler, Information Technology Teacher, is from Canada and has taught at Triple C School for 13 years.
Mrs. Corlett Ebanks, Custodian, is from Jamaica and has worked at Triple C School for 1 years.
Mr. Anthony Eastman, English & Yearbook Teacher, is from Barbados and has taught full-time at Triple C School for 4
years.
Mrs. Veronica Evans, Family Studies, is from Jamaica and has taught at Triple C School for 1 year.
Mrs. Kacey Glidden, Art & SEN Assistant, is from the U.S. and has taught at Triple C School for 2 years.
Mrs. Vance Golding-South , P.E. Teacher, is from Jamaica and has taught at Triple C School for 8 years.
Mrs. Sonia Gordon, Mathematics Teacher, is from Jamaica and has taught at Triple C School for 5 years.
Mr. Lennox Hayden, Teacher Assistant, is from Jamaica and this is his first year at Triple C School.
Mrs. Rose Henderson-Kiffin, English/Speech Teacher, is from Jamaica and has taught at Triple C School for 5 years.
Mrs. Pearlyn Henry-Burrell, First Grade Teacher, is from Jamaica and has taught at Triple C School for 1 year.
Mrs. Lynn Husemann, Art Teacher, is from the U.S. and has taught at Triple C School for 9 years.
Miss. Amy Lewis, Custodian, is from Jamaica and has worked at Triple C School for 11 years.
Mrs. Christine Lynch, Secondary Language Arts Teacher, is from Jamaica and this is her first year at Triple C School.
Mrs. Nathania Mayers, Development & HR Assistant, is from Cayman and a 1998 graduate of Triple C School. She has
worked at Triple C School for 3 years.
Mr. Dwight McFarlane, Science Teacher, is from Jamaica and this is his first year at Triple C School.

Ms. Mable Richardson, Principal
& CAO),
is from the U.S.
and has worked
at Triple C
School for 2
years.

Mrs. Ruby Smith,
Human Resources
Manager, is from
Cayman and has
worked at Triple C
School for 37 years.

Mr. Ben Minton,
Business Manager,
is from the U.S. and
has worked at Triple
C School for 3 years.

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Mrs. Veronica McLaughlin, After School Care (ASC) Caregiver, is from Jamaica and this will be her first year at Triple C School
Mrs. Keisha Meghie, Cook, is from Jamaica and has worked at Triple C School for 5 years.
Mrs. Melanie Miggins, Secondary Math Teacher, is from St. Maarten and this will be her first year at Triple C School.
Mrs. Marty Minton, Fourth Grade Teacher, is from the U.S. She taught at Triple C School in 1976-77 and returned to Triple C with
her family in 2009.
Mr. Emerald Mohammed, Teacher, is from Trinidad & Tobago and has taught at Triple C School for 4 years.
Mrs. Leatha Morejon, School Secretary, is from Cayman and has worked at Triple C School for 3 years.
Mrs. Emma Mutomba, Spanish Teacher, is from Zimbabwe and this is her first year at Triple C School.
Mrs. Carla Olson, SEN Teacher, is from Belize and has taught at Triple C School for 2 years.
Mrs. Shauna Owens, Librarian, is from Jamaica and has taught at Triple C School for 1 year.
Mrs. Peace Oyibo, Secondary Math & Science Teacher, is from Nigeria and this is her first year at Triple C School.
Mrs. Jane Perkins-Graham, Teacher Assistant, is from Jamaica and this is her first year at Triple C School.
Mrs. Monica Powery, Art Teacher’s Assistant, is from Cayman has worked at Triple C School for 1 year.
Ms. Pearl Rattary, Kindergarten Teacher, is from Jamaica and has taught at Triple C School for 5 years.
Mrs. Celene Rivers, Teacher Assistant, a 1968 graduate of Triple C School, is from Cayman and has worked at Triple C School
for 11 years.
Mrs. Kauline Roberts, Custodian, is from Jamaica and has worked at Triple C School for 5 years.
Mrs. Carmita Rowe, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide, is from Jamaica and this is her first year at Triple C School.
Mrs. Beverly Sterling, Pre-School Teacher’s Aide, is from Jamaica and completed 7 years at Triple C School.
Mrs. Anthony Sterling, Maintenance Supervisor, is from Jamaica and completed 9 years at Triple C School.
Mrs. Lucy Tatum, First Grade Teacher, is from Cayman and has taught at Triple C School for 2 years.
Mrs. Daphne Thompson, Principal’s Secretary, is from Cayman and has worked at Triple C School for 7 years.
Mrs. Elitia Vassell, Math Teacher, is from Guyana and has taught at Triple C School for 2 years.
Mrs. Cindy Von Kanel, Third Grade Teacher, is from the U.S. She taught 2nd grade at Triple C from 1992-1997 and returned to
us in 2009 for a total of 7 years.
Mrs. Maria Watler, Second Grade Teacher, is originally from Guatemala and has taught at Triple C School for 2 years.
Mr. Peter Westin, History/Social Studies Teacher, is from Canada but Caymanian through grandparents. This is his first year
teaching at Triple C School.
Mrs. Sandra White, Teacher Assistant, is from Montserrat and has worked at Triple C School for 4 years.
Mrs. Novlette Williams, Custodian, is from Jamaica and has worked at Triple C School for 12 years.
Ms. Linda Williams, English & Bible Teacher, is from Barbados and has taught at Triple C School for 13 years.

The Financial Picture 2011-2012
Below is a glimpse of the school’s finances over the 2011-2012 school year. The school is still dependent on donations
and fundraising for some operational expenses and special projects. Tuition fees, Govt. grant and other revenue generating accounts cover only 92.4% of the operational expenses. 7.6% of a total expense budget of $3,130,543 is still a hefty
$237,921.26. A big thank you to those alumni and friends that keep Triple C School in their budgets. All alumni and
friends of the school are encouraged to make a donation, large or small to the Annual Fund for operational expenses or to
the Capital Fund for debt reduction. US citizens wanting to get a tax credit for their donation can send their contribution to:
Church Ministries, P. O. Box 2420, Anderson, Indiana, 46018-2420 designated for Triple C School. The graphs below will
show sources of operating income and operating expenses as well as other income and how that income is disbursed.
Operating Expenses 2011-2 012

The above is a report on the financial position of the school. It is not an official Financial Statement.
Triple C School subscribes to the standards, principles, and practices of the
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Although the school’s first graduating class was in 1947, there were graduates every year except, 1948, 1952, 1954, 1957
and 1962. We decided to track the graduating classes 40, 30, 20, and 10 years ago and show you where they are now.
Most of them remained close to home. Valedictorians are featured on the front page.

A weekend of celebration culminated in the Commencement Exercises for the twenty-two seniors graduating from Triple C School. Starting
with an induction into the Alumni Association on Saturday afternoon at the alumni beach social, and a Baccalaureate Service on Sunday night,
the high point of their celebration was receiving their diplomas and certificates at the Commencement Exercises on Monday, June 11, from the
Hon. Franz Manderson, the Deputy Governor.
At the Baccalaureate Service, Doctor Karina Palmer-Forde, Co-Valedictorian of the Class of 1996, shared with the students the Top Ten Things
You Need to Know to be Successful. Dr. Forde shared some of the key experiences that allowed her to be the person that she is today including
trusting the Lord even when the prospects for meeting her life goals seemed bleak. She encouraged the students to trust the Lord, believe in
themselves, and make service to others an important part of their future.
Lucille Williams-Fernandez, graduating with a 3.9 average, delivered a very heart-felt Valedictory address. She shared how Triple C School
helped her grow in her faith and also excel in her academics. She highlighted that Ms. Carmen Reimer, a former Triple C School Spiritual Life
Director and Christian Education Teacher, was the one that led her to Christ and how her life was never the same since then. Marissa Ashby’s
salutatory address focused on qualities of a leader; she encouraged her classmates to hone their skills to be a leader in their community and
world. Lucille was the subject awards recipient for History, English, Mathematics, Science and Christian Education. Satina Stoll received the
subject award for Business Studies. Subject awards are given in 6 disciplines to those students who have the highest average over a 4 year period. Lucille received the Outstanding Senior Award, an award that recognizes, scholarship, leadership, citizenship, loyalty, and peer and teacher
rapport. Lucille also received the Ernst & Young award, presented by Claire Loebell from Ernst & Young, for outstanding academic achievement. Lucille’s career goal is to become an orthopedic surgeon and has already been accepted in a number of universities with each of them
offering a scholarship stipend.
Pastor Alson Ebanks of the Church of God Chapel – George Town presented the Creative Christian Award to
Lucille Williams-Fernandez, Ryan Nugent and Soraya Serrano Cruz. This award is given to students who have
accepted the Lord as their personal Savior and who are living out their witness for the
Lord both in and out of school. All three of the CCC award recipients shared about
their faith, Lucille, who gave her speech at the Baccalaureate service and Ryan and
Soraya at the Commencement Service. Soraya expressed that her faith in Jesus
Christ help to keep her focused and grounded when she moved from Honduras to
Grand Cayman.

Soraya Serrano Cruz, Creative
Christian Character Awardee

Ryans Nugent, Creative Christian
Character Awardee

Pastor Alson Ebanks, valedictorian of the class of 1969, and pastor of the Church of God Chapel in George Town gave the graduating class a
relevant and memorable message. Pastor Alson’s message theme was “One Person Can Make a Difference.” Citing many examples from the
past and present of where one person with passion and purpose had made a difference in his/her world and ours, he emphasized to the students
that success in the world’s terms is position, possessions, and power, but true success results from becoming all that God had planned for them
according to their chosen Scripture, Jeremiah 29:11. He encouraged them to honor their God-given gifts and acquired skills to make a positive
difference in their world.